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RESCUE and ANIMAL CARE 29th July - 29th September 2019 - Issue 147
ISSN 2050-0572
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Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Welfare
www.rescueandanimalcare.com
PHOTIZO
HEATSTROKE
IN DOGS
FREE COPY
Shining its light on HORSES AND DONKEYS AT THE GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST
FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST
Rescuing and homing greyhounds and lurchers for 23 years
Amanda Holden celebrates
Wetnose Day 2019 Meet our Cover
It’s All About Horses
Curious to know more?
Star
Dotty
“Redwings’
latest Adoption Star”
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My daughter is coming to live with me, and she will be bringing her cat, Brucie. How do we get her cat used to living with us?
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Dean Hart answers your questions Dean Hart is a Clinical Behaviourist and Tutor at the Canine Studies College and specialises in helping mature students set up and develop their own business within the canine industry. Visit www.thedoghut.biz
We are thinking of adopting a kitten? We are thinking of adopting a kitten having lost our beloved 18-year-old Tabby, but he was very scared. Are there things we can do to make sure our new kitten is not so frightened?
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As with most animals, prevention is so much better than trying to cure so this is a good question to ask. Cats need to know about how we humans live and need to learn about all our different activities, sounds and smells, in edition to socialising with us. A cat’s socialisation period is much earlier than with dogs, around 2 – 7 weeks. I am not sure where you are getting your new kitten from, whether this would be a breeder or from rescue, however it is highly likely that you won’t have them until after this socialisation period – so be sure to ask what socialisation your cat has experienced. A major influence on how brave the behaviour of your new cat would be their genetic make-up. The temperament of both the mum (queen) and dad (tom) is important to note. How brave your new cat may be, can be assessed partly, from watching the dad and sometimes the queen interact with their environment, so if there is opportunity to see both then take it! So, in brief you need to select your new kitten from bold parents and avoid those that come from very quiet or isolated environments. Ask what people, other animals and experiences your new kitten has had as they should have been exposed to a wide range of living and non-living things without being overloaded or frightened by them. Cats can be trained and rewarded for appropriate behaviour, just like dogs and other animals so confident behaviour in your new kitten can be shaped by reinforcing with food treats and play. Allow your new kitten time to approach you, try to resist the urge to continually pick up and cuddle, I know how cute kittens can be! Lastly, read as much information on normal cat behaviour, particularly feline greeting behaviour that you can so your cat can be as comfortable at home with you as possible.
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Pheromones are important aspects of Brucie’s communication, so before your daughter moves in with you, ask her to collect some of Brucie’s hair and rub a cloth over his body and face so the cloth is impregnated with Brucie’s scent. Put this into a sealed plastic bag to be used when she moves in. Your daughter also needs to bring items with her that have her cat’s odour all over it such as bedding and garments where her cat spends its normal time. Before your daughter moves in, prepare a quiet room in your home and place as many of her cat’s belongings in it. This room will be the initial starting point for your daughter’s cat. Just before they move in, rub the cloth from the bag over the furniture to mask as many other scents as possible. Your daughter needs to allow her cat time to leave its basket and let them do this on their own, do not use force! Allow her cat time in this room, without access to the rest of your home, for a few days at least until they are relaxed, so they should be happily moving around, exploring playing and eating. Gradually allow her cat access to other rooms in the house, when you are confident that Brucie relates to your house as ‘a safe haven’ then he can be let outdoors for short periods of time. Observe his behaviour, if he is spooked in the garden then he should return to your home. Make sure he always has safe and obstruction free access to your home. Good luck with everything.
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Cover Story
Dotty getting a cuddle!
Dotty with very overgrown hooves before being rescued by Redwings
Adorable donkey Dotty, who lives at Redwings’ Ada Cole visitor centre, near Harlow in Essex, has been announced as the charity’s latest Adoption Star.
Redwings latest Adoption Star Dotty A special rescued resident at Redwings Horse Sanctuary is putting big smiles on visitors’ faces while also helping to raise vital funds for horses in need. Redwings’ popular Adoption Scheme, which has been running for over 30 years, allows supporters to sponsor an ‘Adoption Star’ horse or donkey from just £15 per year with every penny going towards their care and that of their fellow rescued residents at the Sanctuary. Sponsors are kept up-to-date with letters and online blogs, and they can visit their four-legged friend for free at the Redwings visitor centre where they live. They’re even invited to their Adoption Star’s birthday party! Poor Dotty was rescued by the RSPCA in 2018 from a site in Essex having been discovered with very overgrown hooves which were causing her extreme pain. She was taken to a nearby veterinary practice for immediate treatment and then transferred to Redwings Ada Cole to continue her recovery. Her former owner later pleaded guilty to failing to meet her welfare needs and disqualified from keeping equines for three years. Despite her painful past ordeal, Dotty’s friendly nature soon shown through at the Sanctuary – making her the perfect new addition to the Adoption Scheme! Debbie Scott, Redwings’ Head of Fundraising, said: “We’re delighted to introduce Dotty as our latest Adoption Star and we hope our supporters will love her as much as we do! “Dotty’s suffering could have been easily prevented with regular foot trims. At the Sanctuary, she’ll receive all the care she needs for life so she’ll never have to fear pain again. “By supporting Dotty, her sponsors will also be helping the hundreds of rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in our care nationwide, so we hope as many people as possible will take the opportunity to meet and adopt her.” Everyone is invited to visit Dotty at Redwings Ada Cole, in Epping Road, Roydon (EN9 2DH), every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10am to 4pm – and entry is free! For more information or to adopt Dotty, head to www.redwings.org.uk/adopt
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Troublesome Treacle My Dear Friends PHEW!!!! Wish I could take my coat off- In fact I would like to be naked! The temperature outside is oh so hot and even inside out house it’s not much better. I’d like to put on a summer dress like Mistress and little Mistress and lay on a sun chair in the shade watching my two favourite pigeons wobbling on the tree. I have been getting a tad bored because the heat has been far too intense for me, to be safely taken out for my walks until late evening and even then it has been very humid. I’d made my mood clear by sighing a lot with doleful eyes but suddenly cheered up when I received a parcel in the post from Rolf C. Hagen (UK) Ltd (www.hagen.com) I tore open the packaging to find some rather fabulous toys. I was determined to destroy them and get out of my sorry for myself mood! However, they are all made so well made so well that after many hours of many hours of tugging, chewing and chewing and even growling at them they all remained in one piece and I felt exhausted and content. The Zeus Growler I received was one out of 6 exclusive Zeus tough characters. He was strong enough to handle all the rough and tumble love I gave him. The Zeus Alligator Toy had a squeaker and made of heavy duty canvas. Boy did we have fun! Then, I found a Tonka Dog Toy. Tough for chewing and great fun to play with. These are dog toys made to last! Discover more at zeusdog.co.uk Mistress recently went a way for a week and couldn’t take me so she booked me in at Barking Mad. All packed with toys, beds, bowl, balls, food and treats I waited for Tracy, the franchisee for our area.
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I love her and when Mistress opened the door to her, I was all over her like a rash, and made lots of excited noises to show her how please I was to see her. As Mistress waved goodbye Tracy drove me to Lorraine’s house where I was to stay for a week. I’ve been cared for by this lovely lady before so I knew I was going to be well loved and cared for. Lorraine took me for lots of walks and played ball 24/7 with me and I was so happy. She stroked, cuddled and brushed my coat and I had a lovely time! She’s one of my best friends now. Whilst Mistress was a way, Little Mistress stayed at home and looked after the house. When she got home one evening all of the downstairs was flooded! Thankfully our neighbours helped mop up the floor and a plumber came to turn off the water. If the water had still been there when I got home I could have had my own swimming pool and kept cool. Maybe I would have invited all my dog friends to a pool party for a doggie paddle. I have only been naughty once this month and I am sorry Little Mistress for eating your bolognaise from the plate when you were on your phone. You wouldn’t have known it was me if I hadn’t had a long piece of spaghetti hanging from my mouth! Until September, be safe and happy Love Treacle Follow us on facebook Rescue and Animal Care www.facebook.com/rescueandanimalcare Troublesome Treacle
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RESCUE and ANIMAL CARE ISSN 2050-0572
29th July - 29th September 2019 - Issue 147
Please take one
Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Welfare
www.rescueandanimalcare.com
PHOTIZO
HEATSTROKE
IN DOGS
FREE COPY
Shining its light on
HORSES AND DONKEYS AT THE GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST
FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST
Rescuing and homing greyhounds and lurchers for 23 years
Amanda Holden celebrates
Wetnose Day 2019 Star Meet our Cover
It’s All About Horses
Dotty
“Redwings’
latest Adoption Star”
Curious to know more?
On this Month’s Cover
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Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Welfare PUBLISHER: Jennifer Prowse ADVERTISING MANAGER: Glen Jackson FEATURE CoNTRIBUToRS: Dean Hart, Animal Behaviourist Mary Lloyd, Bio-Life International Juliet Abrahamson Simon Bailey, In-house Vet DESIGN: Vicki Barnes WEBSITE: Crosland Digital PRINTER: REFLEX LITHO, THETFORD, NORFOLK ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF THIS MAGAZINE MAY BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PUBLISHERS. ANY OPINIONS STATED WITHIN THE TEXT OF RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE MAGAZINE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE PUBLISHERS. ANY PRICES QUOTED MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SOME OF THE ANIMALS FEATURED WITHIN THIS ISSUE MAY NOW HAVE BEEN REHOMED.
Dear Readers, What a wonderful summer we are Jennifer Prowse having! With temperatures soaring, we Director and Publisher and our pets are having to be safe in the sun. Early morning walks and late evening have been the order of the day here and even then we haven’t walked far. I saw someone walking their dogs on the pavement the other day in full sun! The animals were panting and doubtless their paws were burning. This concerned me and I would have said something but I was driving past in traffic and in an area I didn’t know well enough to pull up. I am sure this person just hadn’t thought about the effects this could have on their dogs. After all no one surely would subject their furry friends to this on purpose. I hope they were OK. We have spent the summer so far keeping cool and in the house or shade and drinking lots of water (and wine as well for the humans!) I am sure you will agree, our cover features the most lovely horse! Meet Dotty – Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s Latest Adoption Star. Go to page 3 to learn more. We have more articles on Equine this month and an interesting feature about ‘Why We Love Horses.’ We have our usual eclectic mix of interesting news and features plus of course hundreds of pets looking for new homes. I hope you enjoy reading this issue and see you in September.
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Contact us (01787) 228027 Jennifer@jspmedia.co.uk RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE MAGAZINE: JENNIFER PROWSE MEDIA, 21 THE MALTINGS, BURES, SUFFOLK CO8 5EJ
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Amanda Holden
the Animal Loving Celebrity supports
Day 2019
20tH sePtEMbeR
Andrea and Gavin Gamby-Boulger set up Wetnose Animal Aid in the year 2000, a unique non-profit organisation raising funds for sick animals in care across the UK. Since then Wetnose Animal Aid has grown with incredible celebrity support, has raised over £265K and given to small animal rescues centres all over the UK, organised stunning award events celebrating the heroes across the UK who dedicate their lives to care for abused, sick and unwanted animals.
One of the celebrities who gives her support is Amanda Holden “As a family we have two adorable dogs, Buddy and Rudie, who are loved and cherished every single day. Sadly some animals are abandoned, unwanted or mistreated, finding their way to rescue centres. The thought of any pet suffering or being abandoned is unthinkable to me but this does sadly happen, and is on the rise. This is why I'm so keen to support Wetnose Day. Animal Rescue Centres across the UK are in desperate need of funds so they can rescue, rehabilitate and rehome pets. These centres are experiencing fewer donations but an increasing number of animals. Many of the smaller sanctuaries are full to bursting and need help to buy food, equipment and pay large vet bills. Please join me and support those without a voice. Join Wetnose Day this September 20th and 6
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let's all ensure every animal, no matter how big or small, finds their forever home." As you can imagine, the work of Wetnose Animal Aid is never ending so we’d love you to support us by joining in on “Wetnose Day” on 20th September 2019. n You can raise money at home, school or work, just order your fundraising pack and get ready for the big day. Go to www.wetnoseanimalaid.com
You can also buy the fundraising “black nose” and Pose With a Nose just like Amanda Holden!
FAcTs: Over 81,050 stray dogs were handled by Authorities in 2016 Hedgehogs are now declining in the UK at the same rate as tigers, globally that’s 5% a year. Last year the RSPCA received more than 23,000 calls about horses, inspectors carried out 1,264 rescues.
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ARe tHE saME iN sIGhThOuNd REsCuE! Forever Hounds Trust has been rescuing, caring for and homing greyhounds and lurchers for 23 years. These beautiful dogs find themselves in our care for a number of reasons, but they all have one thing in common. They need our help and we are here to offer them a safe and happy life. ome dogs are rehomed easily, some require longer stays as our team works on their emotional or physical well-being. It costs us on average £925 to fund every dog’s journey from rescue to loving family pet and our kennel spaces are full 365 days a year.
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We rescue hounds from a variety of circumstances. Here are just some examples: Winter – Selene Late one evening, we received a call about a lurcher that had been seen being thrown out of a van. She was taken to the vets by volunteers. This is Selene. She Selene weighed just 21kg. The vet treated her condition, including infections from all the lesions on her legs and body. She was then taken to an experienced foster home. Her trips to the vet didn’t end there. When it was time for her to be spayed, complications led to the need for her spleen to be removed. Had she not been seen and rescued when she was so cruelly ‘dumped’, she could have died from starvation or a burst spleen. It is fantastic to see her now safe and loved in her forever home.
and an owner willing to let her be taken. Her hock fracture was complicated, and veterinary surgeons decided that the best option would be to amputate the leg. Four year old Amaya has recovered well. She is already up and about, trotting around on her three legs. Amaya Her veterinary bill is already over £2,000 and there are more costs to come. Forever Hounds Trust is committed to improving the welfare of all sighthounds, and we aim to continue helping as many dogs as possible throughout the coming years. n Could you help us to help more dogs like Selene, Libby and Amaya? Could you offer a forever home for a hound?. Visit our brand new web site to find out more about our work and our dogs and how you can help the hounds: www.foreverhoundstrust.org
Spring – Libby The closure of the notorious Canidrome in Macau, China, was fantastic news. No greyhound that entered this racing stadium had come out alive. However, when the track closed, 650 dogs were inside. Local group ANIMA stepped in to coordinate rescue world-wide. We took five Macau greyhounds into our care. One Libby of them, Libby, came into our Somerset kennels and was given a warm, comfortable bed and the veterinary care she desperately needed. She had spent her entire life confined to a concrete stadium, and yet with typical sighthound resilience, she soon adapted to her new surroundings and went to live in her forever home. A video of her new Dad attempting to make the bed with Libby refusing to move from it went viral and wellwishers sent Libby their love from all over the world! Summer – Amaya Amaya only has three legs, but she certainly isn’t letting that slow her down! Amaya was being raced at an unlicensed track, but disaster struck and she crashed out, breaking her hock. Broken dogs are no use to the racing industry, but Amaya was one of the luckier ones. There were rescuers there ready to take her to safety, www.rescueandanimalcare.com
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RESCUE CENTRES Dogs Trust Shoreham Brighton Road, Shoreham by Sea West Sussex BN43 5LT Tel: 01273 452576 www.dogstrust.org.uk Email: lisa.herbert@dogstrust.org.uk Opening Hours: Open every day 12.00noon ‐ 4.00pm Wednesday 12.00noon ‐ 7.00pm Closed Tuesdays.
Wood Green Animal Shelter Kingsbush Farm, London Road Godmanchester PE29 2NH Tel: 0300 303 9333 www.woodgreen.org.uk Email: supporter.relations@wood‐ green.org.uk Opening Hours: 10am ‐ 4pm daily.
RSPCA Danaher Animal Home
Thorley Farm, Hedingham Rd, Wethersfield, Braintree CM7 4EP Tel: 0300 111 4321 www.danaheranimalhome.org.uk Email: reception@danaherani‐ malhome.org.uk Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 3pm Closed Wednesdays.
Battersea at Old Windsor Priest, Old Windsor, Berks SL4 2JN Tel: 01784 432929 www.battersea.org.uk Email: info@battersea.org.uk Opening Hours: Opening Hours: 1‐4pm weekdays 10.30‐4pm weekends.
F.A.I.T.H. Animal Rescue
We are an English registered charity concerned with the plight of greyhounds, especially the Spanish-bred hunting greyhounds (galgos) Please visit our website: www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk Charity No. CI0/1174351
Stubb Road, Hickling, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 0BW Tel: 01692 598312 www.faithanimalrescue.co.uk Email: faithanimalrescue@hotmail.com Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 3pm Daily.
Wadars Animal Rescue
Hangleton Ln, Ferring, Worthing BN12 6PP Tel: 01903 247111 www.wadars.co.uk Email: enquiries@wadars.co.uk Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 3pm Closed Mondays.
Oakwood Dog Rescue Unit 17e Lake Enterprise Park Bergen Way, Sutton Fields Ind. Est. Hull, East Yorkshire HU7 0YQ Tel: 01482 823555 www.oakwooddogrescue.co.uk Email: rescue@oakwooddogrescue.co.uk Opening Hours: 8.00am ‐ 4pm 5.30pm‐9pm.
Blue Cross Adoption Centre Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8NQ Tel: 0300 777 1480 www.bluecross.org.uk Email: suffolk@bluecross.org.uk Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 4pm daily. Closed Wednesdays.
Forest Dog Rescue
Green Gap Kennels, Far Forest, Worcestershire DY14 9DX Tel: 01299 269181 www.forest-dog-rescue.org.uk Email: info@forest‐dog‐rescue.org.uk Opening Hours: 10am ‐ 1pm and 2.30pm ‐ 4.30pm daily.
Brysons Animal Refuge Galloping Green Road, Eighton Banks, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 7XA Tel: 0191 487 5858 www.brysons.org.uk Email: info@brysons.org.uk Opening Hours: 11.00am ‐ 4.00pm Daily.
Carr House Rescue Centre Carr Farm, East Carr Road, Hull, East Yorkshire HU8 9LP Tel: 01482 701738 www.carrhouserescuecentre.co.uk Email: info@carrhouserescuecentre.co.uk Opening Hours: 9.00am ‐ 4.00pm Daily.
Society for Abandoned Animals The Peggy Henderson Animal Sanctuary, Mosley Acre Farm, Barfoot Bridge, Stretford, Manchester M32 9UP (Just off Dane Road, Sale) Tel: 0161 973 5318 www.saarescue.co.uk Email: office@saarescue.co.uk Opening Hours: 12am ‐ 4.30pm. Closed Wednesdays.
The Kit Wilson Trust Stonehurst Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex TN22 4ED Tel: 01825 830444 www.kitwilsontrust.org.uk Email: mail@kitwilsontrust.org.uk Opening Hours: 9.30am ‐ 4pm daily. Closed Sundays.
National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall
Wheal Alfred Kennels, Wheal Alfred Road, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5JT Tel: 01736 756005 www.nawt.org.uk Opening Hours: 9.00am ‐ 5.00pm Mon‐Sun.
SSPCA National Wildlife Rescue Centre Fishcross, Alloa FK10 3AN Tel: 0300 099 9999 www.scottishspca.org 9.00am ‐ 5.00pm Mon‐Sun.
Leicester Animal Aid Association The Huncote Pet Rescue Centre, Elmwood Farm, Leicester LE9 6LE Tel: 01455 888257 www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk Email: info@leicesteranimalaid.org.uk Opening Hours: 10.00am ‐ 2.30pm Daily.
Greyhound Rescue Wales Hillcrest Cottage, Bryncethin Road, Garnant, Ammanford SA18 1YS Tel: 0300 0123 999 www.greyhoundrescuewales.co.uk Email: info@greyhoundrescuewales.co.uk Opening Hours: 9.00am ‐ 5.00pm Daily.
Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre Bryn Melyn Lon Pant‐y‐gog Nasareth Nr Caernarfon LL54 6DU Tel: 01286 880808 www.freshfieldsrescue.org.uk Email: wales@freshfields.org.uk Opening Hours: 10.30am ‐ 12.30pm Daily.
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The first aid-items
EVERY dog walker should take out
Off for a dog walk. Great! Poo bags? Lead? Water? Whistle? Maybe a ball? Check. Sounds like all you need. But how would you handle the situation if your dog suffers an injury on their walk?
Agria’s Senior Veterinary Advisor, Robin Hargreaves, has some suggestions on what’s sensible to pack, just in case. They’re things that take up very little space – but would be invaluable should your dog has an accident and hurts themselves. Robin says, “If an injury is serious, don’t waste time on intervention as it’s more important to get the dog to a vet than delay treatment. However, in many cases, having a few simple items with you can help tremendously… 1. A conforming bandage. This is great if you have to deal with something like a cut foot. Hopefully you’ll never need it, but if you do, it can help to keep a wound clean and help reduce bleeding until you can make it to a vet. They’re very light and ideal to slip in your pocket to have to hand. 2. Micropore tape. This is really useful for tail injuries – it won’t come undone like a bandage and it will control bleeding while you get to a vet. 3. Eye wash. In the event of an eye injury,
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always take the dog a vet as soon as you can for assessment. If they have damaged the cornea you won’t be able to manage this yourself. What you can do is give the eye a good rinse, so carry a saline eye wash with you to flush any grit or dirt out of the wound, then get them straight to a vet. It’s always a good idea to get your dog along to a vet following an injury, as you can never be sure if further treatment is necessary. This is especially important in the instances of eye injuries. At Agria Pet Insurance, we believe in helping adopting pets and the rescues that do so much to help them. Find out more about joining us as a partner at agriapet.co.uk/rehoming. If you are an adopter, get your quote for award-winning lifetime insurance at agriapet.co.uk/RAAC, or call us on 03330 30 82 81. Agria Pet Insurance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160. Agria Pet Insurance is registered and incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 4258783. Registered office: First Floor, Blue Leanie, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QW.
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PhoTIzo ShINes ITs LigHt
ON AN AFRICAN DREAM, HELPING HORSES AND DONKEYS AT THE GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST
Veterinary physiotherapist and lecturer Danielle Barnes has volunteered at the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT) not just once, but twice and with a third visit in the planning.
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he GHDT is a small charity registered in the UK and The Gambia that aims to reduce rural poverty in The Gambia by improving the health, welfare and productivity of working animals. A healthy working animal can increase a family’s income by up to 500 percent. The locals need advice and veterinary care to keep their animals healthy in one of the poorest countries. The support GHDT offers pays dividends for the whole community, not least the animals themselves. Packing a Photizo Vetcare, Danielle has integrated this handy non–invasive device in her practice for several years. Her aim was to teach the staff at GHDT about its benefits, whilst leaving a Vetcare unit, donated by UK distributors, Danetre Health, at GHDT, which continues its valuable role in rehabilitation. Everyone found it is so easy to use with its pre-programmed ‘evidence based’ doses of LED pulsating red and near infra-red light.
Without the need for protective laser goggles due to the incoherent LED light, its robust and portable design makes it ideal for tough conditions. Danielle explained: “Vetcare promotes natural healing for musculoskeletal conditions and wounds very efficiently. It helped me rehabilitate the healing of some extreme injuries and nasty wounds, including tendon ruptures, wounds from mine explosions, broken limbs, and lameness.” n For more information contact Photizo’s sole UK distributor, Danetre Health Products: www.danetrehealthproducts.com Tel: 01327 310909 Email: info@danetrehealthproducts.com
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RomMEl’S RamBlINgS! Hi, my name is Rommel. I am 1 year old and owner of two hooooman servants Jennie & Paul. I also have two dog sisters Kora and Twiglet, as well as 4 chickens to play with. So it was my birthday on the 23rd July, I am a whole year old. So Hooman servant Jennie says she can no longer call me a kitten. I think she can as I am still very, very cheeky. I plays ‘hide and attack’ on my hoomans and on the dogs. I hide then I leap out and catch the hoomans’ feet! My favourite is doing it to my doggie sister Twiglet. I love Twiglet she’s a rescue Podenco who is very funny and playful with me. Sometimes when I am hiding I get the wrong dog and leap onto Kora’s back and not Twiglet. If I realise in time I do a funny flip, like you’d see in a cartoon, so I do NOT land on Kora as she doesn’t like it very much. Twiglet however loves it and we plays chase around the garden and house. I also like to sleep next to or on Twiglet, I adore cleaning her giant bat ears. Another little thing I sometimes do is to catch birds. I do not kill them. I just
bring them through my special door and let them go in the kitchen. Servant Jennie had come home from work last week, she had just sat down and something caught her eye. It was my gift to her, a little bird friend that I had brought home to help celebrate my 1st Birthday. Mum then quickly and quietly picked up my new friend. She checked it over, to see if it was ok and I hadn’t hurt it, which I hadn’t. I was very careful. Then she let it fly away, my new friend gone just like that! Now every time, hoomans come home they check the house out for my flying friends. Servant Jennie says the best bit is discovering bird poop on things! I like to keep my servants on their toes and busy. One thing servants are not too happy about is my scratching the wall paper. I do have a lovely cat tree which has scratch posts on, but I
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prefer the wall paper in the hallway upstairs and downstairs. I mean my scratch post is in the front room so if I want to sharpen my claws and I am upstairs, what am I supposed to do. Walk all the way down stairs to the front room, or I can just scratch the wall paper where I am. Makes perfect sense to me! When I first did it I was quite little so the rips were low down. Hooman Jennie put my cat house bed in front of the damage trying to stop me doing it. To my delight this meant I could climb up on the cat bed roof and reach the untouched fresh bit of paper higher up the wall. Servant Jennie is now going to have to remove all the paper from the hallway upstairs and down and do some painting. I think that sounds like fun, I think I’d like to help with the paintings. My tail is like a huge brush, so I am sure I can be a greats helps to get paint everywhere! For my birthday I was made a star in one the companies special videos. I think I am going to have to get an agent now! I was very good in it and will have lots of work offers coming my way. Anyway I am off out my special door to enjoy the garden and try to meet some new friends. LOL Meow for now x n Rommel’s ramblings column is typed by his hoooman servant Jennie Westcott of The Animal Health Company www.animal-health.co.uk
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Vitalin ‘Gung-Ho!’ for Jerry Green Dog Rescue O Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear running vests, swimsuits, parachutes or fancy dress… and that’s exactly what employees of Vitalin Pet Food recently did for Jerry Green Dog Rescue.
n the 13th April, Annabell, Amy, Sophie and Jodie from Vitalin took part in an exhilarating 5k inflatable obstacle course in Leeds. By navigating their way round a 5k course while tackling enormous inflatables up to 50m long and 8 metres high, the team were able to raise over £200 for Jerry Green. The rescue centre was founded in 1961 by Jerry Green with the aim of providing all dogs with an environment where they can feel safe and loved. This has exceeded their expectations, enabling them to offer services across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. The charity is volunteer ran and relies heavily on public and corporate donations to help them to rescue and rehome dogs. Jerry Green and Vitalin have been supporting each other since 2016, sharing their love of dogs.
Annabell, Amy, Sophie and Jodie from Vitalin
Said Annabell Rowlands of Vitalin Pet Food: “Jerry Green is a charity that is very close to our hearts here at Vitalin. As they are a charity that are local to us, it means a lot that we are able to support them and the fantastic work they do… even if that did mean running 5K and battling many giant inflatables along the way!” n For further information about the Vitalin visit www.vitalinpetfood.co.uk. You can find out more about Jerry Green at www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk
To help explain the vital work of Leicester Animal Aid, a local animator and designer has created a short film which features one of its former residents. Shantelle wanted to combine her love of animals with her passion for animation and offered her expertise free of charge to LAA. She has brought to life the story of Bertie, a 14-year-old miniature poodle, to illustrate what a difference the generosity of supporters and members make to the Charity 14
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he film shows Bertie as a puppy with his Mum and Dad and follows him enjoying life as he grows up. As he gets older he has a few health problems including a heart condition but he is well-looked after and still loves his walks. Sadly Bertie’s circumstances change when his beloved owners pass away and he has nowhere to go. That’s where Leicester Animal Aid step in and give him the love and care he deserves until a new forever home can be found. Bertie also shows us how easy it is to become a member of LAA and how it helps us to continue the vital work we do helping
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dogs and cats who have been lost, abandoned, neglected or because their owners can no longer look after them. The animation shows that, although Bertie lives with his new family, he is still supported by his LAA family through the Medical Foster Scheme. n You can go to LAA’s website www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk, Facebook or You Tube channel to see the animation.
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Want to work with dogs? Animal Jobs Direct offers relevant and recognised training to enhance employment prospects working in a wide variety of careers with dogs. We are the largest organisation in the UK offering Ofqual regulated canine courses that meet rigorous government regulated standards and comply with Animal Activity Licensing Regulations. We have mapped out a training path with the canine courses we offer that will enable students to gain extensive knowledge and progress right up to Level 6 and qualify as a Canine Behaviourist. Step 1 For those new to the subject, we suggest starting with the Level 2 Award in Canine Care and Behaviour, this is an Ofqual regulated qualification that consists of 2 units exploring natural canine behaviours and their purpose. Step 2 The next course is the Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care Behaviour and Welfare. It is an Ofqual regulated qualification that consists of 7 units. This qualification will broaden career options for working with dogs. Step 3 Next we suggest the Level 4 Diploma in Canine Behaviour and Training Management. This Ofqual regulated qualification is for those wanting to work in the areas of canine psychology, behaviour and training. www.rescueandanimalcare.com
Step 4 Students can then move onto the Level 5 Dog Behaviour Practitioner Diploma. This in-depth Ofqual regulated qualification explores how to work with dogs and owners, the main behavioural influences and the behavioural consultation process. Step 5 The final step is the highly sought after Level 6 Diploma in Applied Canine Behaviour Management - this qualification is specifically for careers working as a Canine Behaviourist. This Ofqual regulated qualification includes 3 practical training weekends. This qualification is accepted by Sparsholt College and can provide direct access to BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour providing you also have your APEL portfolio. Our canine courses are available at: https://www.animal-job.co.uk/canine-courses.html For further information contact us on 0208 6269 646 or email: enquiries@animal-job.co.uk Established in 2005. Rated Excellent by Trustpilot. Enrol Now and study with us with confidence! RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE 29 JULY – 29 SEPTEMBER 2019
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With a Few PreCAutIoNs, pets too can enjoy the summer months safely!
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Effects of Heat Stress The effects of heat stress are similar in dogs, cats and rabbits: • Organ failure • Seizures • Brain damage • Haemorrhages • Convulsions and even death
The symptoms include: • Rapid panting • Bright red tongue • Salivation • Depression • Weakness & dizziness • Vomiting & diarrhoea • Shock & coma
Prevention in Dogs Some dog breeds are more prone to heat stress than others. Dogs such as Pugs and Bulldogs have a hard ime panting. English and French Bulldogs, Boxers, Saint Bernards, Pugs and Shih Tzus have a low heat tolerance. Elderly, sick or very young dogs are obviously more susceptible.
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• Keep away from asphalt and cement which absorb heat • Keep coats short but not shaven otherwise they can get sunburn • Provide an ample supply of cool, fresh water • Do not exercise during the heat of the day • Allow access to a paddling pool or a sprinkler if they want to cool down • Do not muzzle because it impedes panting • Never leave in a parked car
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Pets have little or no ability to sweat so are especially vulnerable to the heat of the summer especially when temperatures exceed 30 degrees Centigrade! Mary Lloyd explains more
If you see any symptoms of heat stress, offer water to drink and bathe in luke warm (not cold) water and take to the vet if the symptoms are severe.
Protection for Cats Cats can be even more difficult to protect. It is all too easy for them to fall asleep on warm window ledges. Make sure they have access to shade away from the sun. If necessary, keep inside during the heat of the day. Do not confine to one room and of course provide plenty of cool, fresh water. If available, use air conditioning. Cats are not so keen on bathing!
Rabbits Your bunnies are the most sensitive to summer heat and cannot tolerate temperatures over 25 degrees centigrade. In the case of rabbits: • Keep hutches out of direct sunlight • Provide ceramic tiles in the hutch so they can lie on them and cool • Use air conditioning if available • Place bottles of frozen water in the hutch to lie against • Spray ears with cool water • Place cool damp towel over the cage • Provide plenty of water and fresh vegetables which also help them to hydrate Very importantly, remember that rabbits can suffer from fly strike which is often fatal. Fly eggs become maggots within a matter of a few hours and no only eat their flesh but exude toxins into the blood stream. Use a veterinary approved spray at regular intervals during the summer months. With a few precautions, pets too can enjoy the summer months safely! www.rescueandanimalcare.com
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Most people in this country, myself included, aren’t fortunate enough to have a horse, or in fact to have much of a connection to this wonderful animal. But I imagine that, also like me, you may be curious about horses, their history and their characteristics. Juliet Abrahamson explains more
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uch importance was attached to horses in prehistoric times that there are giant horses carved into chalk hills in the south, and paintings in caves in France and other places. Even our history of working with horses goes back 6,000 years. Domesticated, the horse could be harnessed, ridden, used to pull carts, to herd other animals, was used in war, for communication, for travelling distances before any automation; the list goes on and on. And now of course it is wonderful to be able to own horses and ride them for pleasure, or just to ride occasionally, or see them racing or jumping.
HerE arE a fEW inTEreStINg FacTs: • Foals are able to stand almost immediately after birth, and run too, and their senses are quickly developed. • As horses have eyes on the side of their heads (and they are the largest eyes of any mammal on land) they can see nearly 360° round. However, if you stand directly in front of a horse or at the back they may be slightly nervous as they may not see you properly. Hence the danger of being kicked if you are at the tail-end – and they are faster than you can be! • Horses walk at about 4mph, about the same as a person, but they can trot at double the speed and for long distances. And at a gallop, over shorter distances, they can go at about 35 mph. • Horses can sleep lying down or standing up. Because they are animals that live in herds in the wild, they prefer to have company, and if they are in a group will often not all lie down at the same time but one may stand on guard. • The way a horse’s ears are pointing is the direction he is looking, and horses can look in two directions at the same time! If a horse is cold behind his ears it is likely that the rest of him is cold too. • The horse’s intelligence has been questioned, mainly because unlike the other domesticated animals, cats or dogs, they have no instinct to fight; rather they are flight animals – born to run away from danger – and this flightiness was equated with not being very smart. But their instincts have been proven to be very sharp: they are incredibly aware and very sensitive in hearing, vision and tactile awareness. Horses also have been proved to have excellent memories.
Horses have done so much for us that it is distressing to think that sometimes we treat them very badly. We think of use in war as being difficult for horses, but there are other less obvious times when horses have been used hard for human purposes. Think of pit ponies, for example, who in the 1800s and up until WW1 numbered 70,000, spending their lives underground working hard in the harshest of conditions, and often going blind. Their numbers gradually declined with the collieries’ decline and the last of the pit ponies were brought up in 1999. Other misuses have been the neglect of horses that depend on humans for care, or discarding horses that have become too old for use. Today there are still cases of cruelty and neglect of the horse: dumping horses in fields or not feeding horses correctly. Fewer people own horses because of the expense of caring for them, yet still horses are being bred in quantities with fewer homes for them to go to. In 2017 there were 980 horses known to have been abandoned. One of the greatest champions of the old and frail horse was Ada Cole, who was born in 1860 and at the age of fifty-one, after seeing rows of wretched horses being shipped to Antwerp then driven to the abatoir, vowed to do whatever she could to protect old and forgotten horses from such cruelty. Her charity, World Horse Welfare, exists to protect horses worldwide today. Redwings is another charity, the largest in the UK, involved in the rescue and care of abandoned or mistreated horses and caring for 1,500 animals across the country. Fortunately, there are also many people who enjoy a good and responsible relationship with their animals, especially since horses live a long time, with an expected lifespan of 25–30 years. It is not surprising, therefore, that owners can build incredible bonds of friendship. Spending time with caring for, grooming or riding a horse can be very special, and it can make for a healthy lifestyle by actively working and exercising on a regular basis. They can often be an emotional support, and horse owners often report how their horse may sense pain or depression, or simply be so wonderful to watch or be around that they promote a feeling of relaxation and positivity. There are all sorts of riding activities for the family too, from learning how to ride or look after horses, beginner riding holidays, trail riding, shows and gymkhanas, and Pony Clubs, all of which can encourage children to build up confidence and learn to care for and love horses. Image: Copyright Adobe Stock
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It is said that rehoming a rescue horse from a charity changes 3 lives; the life of the rescue horse you are giving a forever home too, the life of a horse that needs rescuing by making a space at the charity and, of course, your own. HorseWorld Trust share a rehoming success story and suggest why everyone should consider rehoming from a charity.
Minty kitted out for summer in her new home!
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Why Rehome a Rescue Horse?
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s many readers may be aware the UK is in the grips of an Equine Welfare Crisis. Overbreeding and lower demand for horses has led to an estimated 7,000 horses being at risk of neglect or cruelty with charities receiving more calls about equine welfare than ever. To make matters worse, since the crisis was declared in 2012 it shows no signs of slowing down and rescue centres are full to bursting point. Although it is a difficult time for horses and the charities working to protect them, there is a simple way that people can help. Loaning a horse from an equine rescue charity rather than buying one privately makes room at the charity for another horse in need. HorseWorld Rehoming Coordinator, Jodi Thomas, said: “Rehoming is the biggest focus for HorseWorld at the moment, finding forever homes for our horses is the ultimate goal of our work and is the best possible outcome for a rescued horse.” However, HorseWorld face an uphill battle. Many of the horses they rescue have suffered lifechanging injuries or experienced cruelty that leaves permanent physical damage. This means many of the horses they are trying to rehome are non-ridden. Jodi said: “It’s heart-breaking when a horse gets a diagnosis meaning its not suitable to be ridden because it means their chances of being rehomed are slimmer. Many people feel a horse needs to have a purpose to want to rehome it. Here at HorseWorld we are trying to give our non-ridden horses alternative skills and training to make them more desirable. For example, if a horse can stay alone then it may be a good companion for a somebody’s ridden horse or providing clicker training so the horses can be taught to perform tricks as this is fun and rewarding for both horse and handler. Anybody who can find room in their hearts (and fields!) for a rescue horse or pony is held in highest regard by charities, without its loaners HorseWorld would not be able to carry on the vital rescue work they do.
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Success Minty’s story
Minty being pulled from underneath a lorry.
In 2016 HorseWorld, along with Avon and Somerset Fire Department and B & W vets, were called to rescue a horse from an industrial area of Avonmouth, just outside Bristol. On arrival staff were shocked to find the horse trapped beneath a lorry that was clearly being used as a means of shelter for the horse in what seemed to be a dump strewn with upturned cars and gas canisters. In a monumental team effort, the horse was pulled from under the lorry and rushed back to HorseWorld. Once at HorseWorld the horse, named Minty in tribute to the Police Officer who found her, physically recovered quickly but her psychological damage was more extensive. She was so terrified of people that she completely shut down when handled and trembled with fear during even the softest handling. Vets also, gave HorseWorld the shocking news that Minty was pregnant and against all odds she gave birth to a healthy foal. Last month, Minty found the perfect loaner. She understands that Minty, although she has physically recovered, will always bear the mental scars of her trauma. Minty has settled in very well to her new home and is thriving. Minty suits having one-to-one attention and has formed a close bond with Sarah. It is really the happiest possible ending to Minty’s rescue story. n If you think you could offer a home to a rescue horse then you can visit HorseWorld’s website: www.horseworld.org.uk/rehoming or call 01275 832067.
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Destiny F6
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Morello F9
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He is happy living out all year round or spending short periods of time in the stable.
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She is still quite nervous of new people and situations.
She has always been quite dramatic and full of personality!
She will be looking for a home with somebody experienced.
Morello is a sweet natured mare who is looking for a caring home as a NonRidden Companion.
A very sweet girl who would make an ideal companion, or would be suitable for a Guardian.
Drummer is looking for a quiet, caring home as a non ridden companion.
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Once settled, I am good to groom and handle. I get on well with other horses.
She is a sweet and friendly mare who is very good to groom and handle.
I have been used in a riding school but it seems I enjoy hacking the most.
Once settled I am good to groom and handle, best suited to an experienced handler though.
Bellini is very good to handle but does not like to be left without equine companionship.
I would prefer a quiet handler who will be able to build my trust slowly.
I prefer to live with geldings as I like to interact and play with my field mates.
Jamaica is a great little companion as he is happy to live out 24/7, or would happily part stable.
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Her gentle personality would suit a quiet yard.
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Has a lovely temperament and has come on leaps.
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Fred M3
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She has an amazing talent for Horse Agility.
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Lady several weeks after rescue
She is a very loveable character but can get quite bold.
An affectionate mare when she gets to know you and loves a nice groom.
An unspoilt pony if you wanted to one day begin ridden/ driven work.
He is generally good to handle but can be a little bit of a cheeky chap.
Lady a few days after rescue
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Betsy F4
Billy M19
If Angus is broken to ride in the future, he will only be suitable as a hacking pony as he does not have the best conformation.
Apple is a sweet, inquisitve mare who would make a lovely project in an experienced home.
Betsy is a kind, inquisitive mare who would thrive in a home where she can be given time to settle in.
He loves human attention and fuss and he is generally well mannered.
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Blue Moon today
Ivor today
Two gentlemanly horses flourish at Bransby Horses Bransby Horses is one of the largest equine welfare charities in the UK. They care for more than 400 horses on their 600-acre site based in Lincolnshire. In 2018, the charity rescued nearly 100 horses and have rehomed over 500 equines since the charity started 51 years ago.
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orses, Ivor and Blue Moon, arrived at Bransby Horses in April 2019 via The British Horse Society welfare team. Their needs were no longer being met. Before arriving, they lived in a field next to an old sheep farm. The land was steep, barren and was far from being the best place for horses to graze. On arrival their body condition score was 0.5 out of 5 and they had overgrown feet. Due to their difficult experience, they depended on each other for emotional support; meaning they didn’t like to be separated. Within 24 hours of being at the charity, they had a full vet check, dental treatment and farrier treatment, as do all intakes. Despite their ordeal, they were wonderfully behaved whilst being handled by the Bransby Horses team and quickly adjusted to their new surroundings and routine. Now, a few months on, the pair have left quarantine at Bransby Horses’ Animal Reception Centre (ARC) and are flourishing in their new life out on the Bransby Horses farm. They are putting on weight and their feet are beginning to heal. Their overall health is looking better but the team still
have a lot to do to try to get them back to full health. The public can see for themselves just how far Blue Moon and Ivor have come by visiting the site, which is open to the public 362 days of the year. The Visitor Centre at the charity has a Welcome Barn, where visitors can learn more about the charity’s work, Gift Shop to buy a memento of their visit and a Café filled with delicious hearty food and homemade cakes. There is also a play and picnic area as well as countless walkways allowing visitors to meet the residents living at Bransby Horses. All proceeds from visits go straight back to support the charity’s work. With thanks to kind donations from supporters, Bransby Horses were able to help Ivor and Blue Moon through their ordeal and give them the life they deserve. n Supporting Bransby Horses is easy and simple to do, from visiting the site, to adopting one of the equines in the charity’s care. Find out more by visiting the website www.bransbyhorses.co.uk
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Reusable Water Bottle Large white bottle with a black lid printed with #teamgalgo design. £4.00.
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GIN Cap Embroidered with our GIN logo on the front and our website details on the back. £12.00.
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The Labrador Lifeline Trust Check out these great products www.labrador-lifeline.com
Sophie Allport – Potgrab will protect your hands while lifting hot pans. £8.00.
Dog Bowl in wooden stand Red Pet dog bowl in its own wooden stand. £19.99. Also available in black.
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Labrador Mug This wonderful Labrador ‘Sit!’ mug will brighten up every cup of tea or coffee. Standard size (Solo). £11.00.
Susiebugs Treat Mat A treat mat is an interactive dog toy which encourages your dog to use its nose and brain to find the hidden treat. £18.00.
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Thornberry Animal Sanctuary www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org
Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330
www.dogmatic.org.uk Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Oscar M10-11
Jarvis M11
Ellie F6
Basil M1
Reece M8
Zara F3
Oscar enjoys his walks and loves playing with his toys.
Loves his walks and walks beautifully on the lead, he enjoys his time being out.
Listens very well to some basic commands especially if there is a treat.
Basil is a little pup with a big personally. He is playful and enjoys a fuss.
A very affectionate and loving gentle giant, loves attention and is very playful.
Would like to have an Adult only home with her new experienced owners..
www.battersea.org.uk
Benji M1-2
Gizmo M1-2
Cashew M2-3
Jay Jay M1-2
Belle F5 & Benji M7
Suzie F4-5
Cheese F7-8
A sensitive chap initially, but is a joy once he knows you.
With his handsome looks, he is also a super fun dog.
Cashew is a lively and active dog, he enjoys long walks.
Jay Jay is still a young dog and loves to learn new things.
This lovely pair are now ready to find their new home. With a patient and understanding family to offer care, love and kindness.
She will need a private garden in a quiet location.
Cheese will make such a sweet and loving companion.
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
www.edch.org.uk
Harry M1
Alfie M8
Kez F9
Walter M12
Poppy F5
Sophie F3
Dino M11
Hunter M1
He is very friendly and affectionate when around people that he knows.
A very energetic boy who is constantly on the go. He needs an active home.
She has lots of energy and enjoys going for long walks or playing fetch.
He is very confident and friendly, he loves people and is always excited to see you.
Will need a committed owner prepared for long term behavioural work.
She is a bouncy and playful girl, she loves squeaky toys or a tasty stuffed Kong.
He is an affectionate lad who has lots of love to give will make a lovely family pet.
He is looking for a quiet adult only home with a garden.
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Three Counties Dog Rescue www.threecountiesdogrescue.org
Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330
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Coco F5
Doris F6
Raine F1
Rosie F4
Lucy F3
Vera F9 mths
This pretty and elegant girl enjoys lots fuss and likes to be kept busy.
A bouncy girl who enjoys a game of ball she also loves lots of cuddles.
She is very obedient. She loves to run around and enjoys a game of ball.
Is easy going and likes nothing better than sitting on your knee for lots of fuss.
Can be homed with a family that has children but they would need to be older.
As she is young she would benefit from some further training.
Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre
www.caninerescue.co.uk
Bell F1-2
Shug M1
Max M1-2
Bracken M2
Style F2
Deano M2
Cap M1
Millie F4
Will need an owner help with training and socialising.
He is looking for guidance when out on walks.
He needs an owner who has lots of time to help him learn.
He needs an owner who has lots of time to help him train.
She loves to play and is good with some dogs.
This very handsome, energetic, lively boy loves attention.
He requires an owner with plenty of time to help him grow.
She is looking for a home where she can be the only dog.
ProDogs Direct
www.prodogsdirect.org.uk
Freddie M2-3
Chloe F6
Lucy F5
Daisy F4
Chuckles F2-3
Gizmo M11 mths
Woody M5
Bruce M11 wks
A great little chap and those that know and love terriers will adore him.
Chloe is looking for new owners who are around for a good part of the day.
She is a great girl who deserves the chance of being a much loved pet.
This girl deserves new owners who will commit to her for the rest of her life.
A great lad he lives up to his name as he always appears to be smiling.
He is a really great dog that will flourish in the right home.
Great in the home, affectionate, clean happy to be left for short periods.
A typical tenacious Frenchie attitude that has got him this far.
for Date the Diary Mayhew Open Day 2019 Sunday 8th September Time: 11am – 4pm Venue: Trenmar Gardens, Kensal Green, London, NW10 6BJ Join Mayhew at our annual street party in Kensal Green, and enjoy a unique look behind the scenes at our animal shelter! You’ll be able to find out all about the work we do to help pets and people in our community, visit our Cattery to meet our four-legged friends awaiting a new home, tour our Veterinary Clinic and relax in our garden with love music, outdoor games and a veggie barbecue. There will also be plenty of activities and stalls suitable for guests of all ages – including your beloved canine companions, who are more than welcome to come along! Price: £3 for Adults, £2 for Children and Concessions n Further information about the event can be found on the Mayhew Open Day event page of our website (https://themayhew.org/events/openday/)
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Saving Yorkshire’s Dogs www.sydrescue.org.uk
Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330
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Dempsey M5
Frankie M4
Kevin M6
Millie F6-7
Tara F3-4
Winny M2
He loves going for walks and playing with his toys; he also loves cuddles.
Loves to have a play with his dog friends or his toys. All round, a very sweet dog.
He is very friendly with people, loves belly scratches and playing with his toys.
Most of the time she is happy to walk with dogs once she knows them.
Looking for someone with the time to take her for long walks and train her.
Good off lead, friendly with larger dogs, unsure about what small dogs are…
www.pawprintsdogrescue.org
Mayhew
www.themayhew.org
Chimney Farm Rescue www.chimneyfarmrescue.com
Kylie F4
Andre M2-3
Peggy F12
Pod M3
Tess F6
Bowie F11-12
Paul M6 mths
Maya F4 mths
Once settled in, I will be back to introduce myself.
I do love my cuddles and would make the perfect lap dog lol…
I do still enjoy being out and about and meeting new people.
I am well behaved in the house and like to snooze in the chair.
She is looking for an experienced, understanding owner.
She loves nothing more than going for long walks.
With the correct training he will pick up home life easily.
She has not experienced a home environment yet.
Dogs Trust
www.dogstrust.org.uk
Lola F10
Darcy F2
Benji M2
Poppitt F2
Robbie M10
Dorothy F5-7
Alfie M5-7
Angie F2
Lola is missing her home comforts and is now ready to look for her forever home.
She walks beautifully on lead, travels well in the car and loves a cuddle with you.
Looking for a home with trips to the beach as he does enjoy swimming.
She absolutely loves spending time with people and attention and cuddles!
He is unable to go on long walks, but he enjoys a potter and good sniff around.
She would probably prefer a quieter home now she is a bit older.
Will need a SINGLE PERSON household to live in. He's very affectionate.
She can find the world quite over whelming so would like a calm home.
Blue Cross
www.bluecross.org.uk
Saving Yorkshire’s Dogs SYD saves dogs that are vulnerable & at risk in the county of Yorkshire.We rehome them all over the uk.
Bud M4-5
Humphrey M1
Bilbo M7
Princess F6
Bud is an awesome dog, who is a great companion and lot's of fun to be around.
A very sweet active boy, who is looking for an active home where he can learn lots of new things.
I am a very energetic young lad and love to be out and about!! Nothing is more fun than hiking.
I would love to find an owner who is around a lot as I am at my happiest when with my human.
SYD Rescue is a volunteer led rescue charity that has a set of kennels in the Yorkshire Dales and fosterers in the local area. It takes in dogs from pounds, vets and the public. Once in the care of SYD Rescue, dogs are assessed, rehabilitated and rehomed with suitable families. Registered charity number 1167291
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Zeus M3
Fen M2-3
Jim M3
Bronson M6-7
He has got a big, cheeky personaility and an even bigger heart. Once you're friends with Zeus you are friends for life.
He can live with older children and a dog in his new home.
I am looking for a family to share my adventures with, I love my walks and really enjoy meeting new people and dogs.
Bronson make a fantastic companion but he will need on-going support from his new owner.
Pip F1-2
Raffy M6-7
Vinni M7
Sophie F9
I am after an active home where I will get to go on nice walks and have zoomies in the garden.
Loves to keep his mind busy as well as his body, so loves to play with Kongs, treatballs and puzzles.
I love human company and would happily lap it up all day long! I really enjoy sitting on your lap.
I love spending time with my people and if you are looking for a cuddle companion – I’m your gal!!
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Don’t turn away, we are talking about end of life here, that horrible, distressful but unavoidable subject that we all face, no matter how much we would prefer to ignore it. From a pet owner’s perspective this is so difficult to think about never mind actively consider action. Our pets are meant to live forever or at least as long as we do!
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ut every now and then we catch a glimpse of reality staring us in the face and have to somehow deal with the fact that our pet in in the autumn of their life. We plan many things but end of live often lands on the “too difficult to deal with pile”, which is understandable. As our pets age they become more susceptible to serious and even terminal illnesses or age related debilitating conditions that cause suffering and a deteriorating quality of life, when such conditions have struck, the outcome is partially within our control. When we are facing end of life head on, we have the ability to help our pets in a respectful and dignified way. if other treatments to cure or control are not working. When the end is approaching and we know our pets better than anyone, not taking steps to plan is risking a fall into a distressing emergency, in such a situation many say that it is “better to euthanise a week too early rather than a day too late”. And if you are going to face this difficult time many believe that being in the secure and familiar environment of your home is the way to
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reduce some of the stress for both you and your pet. Our pets give us unquestioning love, loyalty and companionship all their life, a gentle at-home euthanasia, when they may be in pain or suffering is a respectful way to say a peaceful goodbye on their final journey. Doing some homework and finding out what to expect can take away much of the stress and uncertainty. Talk to your friends, your family and your veterinary clinic, use the internet, get advice and do not to rush into any decision. If you do decide to embrace euthanasia to stop pain and suffering the whole process should be unhurried, peaceful, it is worth considering that the process can normally be done in your own loving home environment. When the inevitable has caught up with your pet, try to take some control of the situation and make the end respectful, not rushed or stressful. n For more information on home visit euthanasia and the service provided by Cloud 9 Vets, you can visit their website at cloud9vets.co.uk or call the Care Coordinators on 08000 354 999.
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We will all, sadly, face the loss of our best friends and, when that time comes, want to find special ways to remember them. Petributes has a long history of designing creative pet memorials and is committed to giving bereaved pet owners the tools and inspiration to make their pets’ tributes as unique and special as they were.
For more information, or for help and advice, visit Petributes website or speak to their friendly Customer Care team who are always pleased to help. Petributes www.petributes.co.uk 0845 388 7387
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In 1994 Richard Bush found himself in a predicament. With a new baby and a new house to accommodate his growing family, he suddenly found himself without a job! A suggestion from his late father-in-law prompted him to investigate the emerging trend in pet funerals. Knowing how he felt when he lost his own best friend and tennis partner, Border Collie Ben, he put his creative talents to use finding special ways to commemorate people’s pets. He began making caskets and urns from his garage workshop and Petributes’ first order is still proudly displayed on the wall at their Sussex offices. Over the following 25 years Petributes became the leading supplier of creative and innovative pet urns and memorials in the UK and Europe, and their range is now available around the world. It is still a family business with Richard creating new products and, with wife Ness, planning the company’s international development. Their eldest daughter, Tori, has recently joined the team. The atmosphere is very much “one big family”; the Bush’s three daughters have all worked for the company and many children of employees have done their “work experience” or holiday jobs at Petributes. “We have an amazingly talented and creative team at Petributes, with artists, musicians, singers, craftspeople and sportspeople. We also have people involved in fund-raising, community groups and animal rescue and are enormously proud of all their efforts and achievements”, says joint Managing Director Adam Masters. Petributes is also a family of pet lovers and appreciate the trauma and sadness of losing beloved pets. Some photos featured on their website and brochures are the much-loved pets of Petributes staff members. As well as dogs, cats and “small furries” the extended Petributes pet family has included ponies, tortoises, lizards, chickens – even a goat! “Many of us have rescue pets and feel very passionately about giving animals a second
chance for a permanent loving home” says Petributes Marketing Director Susan Macmillan “We love to feature pet charities and rescues on our website and social media. We have created a special “Charities” account, giving animal welfare organisations a discount, so they can offer our urns to their supporters to raise funds.” Petributes website features a space for visitors to create free online pet memorials, a directory of animal charities and advice on pet bereavement, as well as an interactive map to help visitors find their local pet crematorium. “We see our site as a resource for people who have suffered a pet bereavement” continues Susan Macmillan “We know what a difficult time it can be, and our aim is to provide support and help in any way we can.” People’s pets are members of their families and they wish to remember them in very individual ways. Petributes urns and keepsakes can be personalised in a variety of ways, to be as unique and special as the pets they commemorate. Website visitors can design their engravings with names, messages, motifs and even their pet’s own pawprint. The range features figurine urns for cats, small animals and many breeds of dogs cast from sculptures commissioned by Petributes from local Sussex artists. There are discreet photo urns, metal, wood, stone and ceramic urns and keepsakes, and even teddy bear urns. Their Highdown Urn is designed to be buried but can be easily relocated when moving home. Petributes design their own products and manufacture in many places around the world, including a successful factory in Romania which Petributes helped fund in the 1990s. “We emphasise fair trade and environmental sustainability in all our product sourcing”, says Products Director Gavin Wood. Some products are made in the UK; crafted, using FSC materials, in Petributes own Sussex workshop. RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE 29 JULY – 29 SEPTEMBER 2019
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Boote Home for Cats
Mayhew
www.bootehomeforcats.org.uk
Wren F1-2
Felix Peers M12
Biffo M7
I am a confident friendly and lively girl who has lots of energy and is very curious!
I can be a very friendly boy who loves to be stroked and purrs when you give me fuss.
I am a quiet boy who loves fuss and strokes and attention and purrs lots when stroked.
Lincs Ark Animal Welfare
Banjo Nicholl M10 Princess Sheilling I am a very F7 handsome black and white gentleman with panther-like features.
I am a very playful girl and I love to chase my toys.
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Lavitta F2
Brolita F3 mths
Robbie M4
I am a quiet girl and like to have more of my own space, but I still love to share cuddles at night.
She now needs an extra special home with people who will give her lots of love and affection.
Are you ready to get lost in fluff? If you are then Robbie is the guy for you.
www.lincsark.co.uk
Max M4
Mr Majeka M5
Kitty F2
Mabel F3
Polly F7
Bella F
Pandora F2
Tilly F4
He likes lots of love and fuss and will let you know when it is time to stop. Max is a real character. Is he the character for you?
We feel he would suit an older couple who are used to cats and looking for a companion in a rural location. Will you be his new family?
It would be best if she was not in a home with children or other cats.
Mabel is a pretty little girl who has the potential to be a great addition to the right setting.
She does go outside so a cat flap is essential. Polly does not like other cats and needs to be an only cat.
She has not been a lap cat and was very fiery but has calmed down now and enjoys a head tickle.
She is a total lap cat and is vocal when she wants attention and fuss, she can’t get enough.
She enjoys looking outside, is vocal and enjoys a stroke on her terms.
Rayleigh, Castle Point & District Cats Protection
www.catsrayleigh.org.uk
Timmy M1
Dusty M9
Loni F10-12
Taz M10-12
Shia F13
Fiona F5
Jimmy M
Mr Apricot M
He's a sweet natured boy but rather timid until he gets to know you, so a quiet home without children.
Best suited to a home with experienced owners who would give him the time and space.
She is very friendly and loves a fuss and would make someone a lovely companion cat.
He needs a home without other cats, and a garden away from a busy road.
Shia needs a home without other cats or young children - a quiet adult home would suit her best.
We think she will be fine in a home with older children or adults.
Jimmy would need to be an only cat in the household and will need access to go outside.
We are unsure what he would be like living in a home with children so perhaps an adult home.
Redditch Cat Rescue
Luna Animal Rescue
www.redditchcatrescue.co.uk
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Coco & Cleo F
Carla F5-6 mths
Fleur F12 mths
Dodge F4
Sweetpea F15
Paloma F12
Kittens
Coco and cleo are both extremely sweet natured, friendly and affectionate. They are very family oriented and are waiting for their forever home together as they very close.
Needs independent access to a safe outdoor space once she’s settled.
Fleur is very friendly and loves attention she deserves a home on her own and laps to snuggle on.
Dodge would prefer a quieter house with no small children, and is about shy of dogs but will tolerate other cats.
She’s had a lovely life so far, and is so affectionate and friendly- she would absolutely love to snuggle up on the lap of an older person.
She is a pretty girl and desperately wants to be your friend but is a little wary and scared of contact and being stroked on her back.
often have a number of kittens available at various times of the year.
Raven’s Rescue UK
www.ravensrescueuk.weebly.com
Tinkerbelle F10
Sven M
Freya F
Tank & Tonka M2
Sonia F4
Evelyn F12 wks & Roy M12 wks
Tinkerbelle is a beautiful girl who is so loving. Can anyone offer her a forever home?
Will make the most amazing companion for the right family. He has settled in great with his new foster Family.
She is adorable and loves a fuss with lots of strokes and chin tickles. She is wary of other cats and dogs.
Tank & Tonka are beautiful Brothers who are nearly 2 years old, they were previous Ravens babies but their owners circumstances changed. They are so loving and affectionate, they need to be rehomed together. They get on great with other cats.
She would prefer to be an indoor cat as she loves her comforts and would be suited to being an only cat in the household.
Evelyn & Roy are 12 weeks old, they are looking for their forever home.
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Produced in Germany in the company’s own, carbon neutral factory, is an extremely high-quality option that focuses on the finest quality human-grade and sustainable ingredients, gentle baking and steaming production methods that ensure optimal digestion and nutritional absorption. Simon Freear, managing director for PAPF Ltd, UK distributor for Josera “Josera recipes are particularly thought-provoking for anyone who is interested in the genuine content of their dog’s food and its quantifiable environmental impact. With warnings all over the media about the connection between meat and omissions, informed dog owners are seeking a highly nutritionallydense food solution that also makes a material contribution to reducing Co2 production.” Working dogs—animals that compete or train regularly, as well as pets that enjoy plenty of exercise need both calories and quality nutrients together with the appropriate levels of protein, carbohydrates and fat, with nutrients that can be easily and quickly absorbed. Josera manufactures superior quality, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible foods for pets; cats, dogs and horses as well as agricultural feeds for farm animals. The brand holds internationally recognised awards and
certifications of highest regard for ingredients, manufacturing ethos, environmental concern and best practice. Facts that have contributed to its success in its home market of Germany, alongside Spain, Italy and France and over 50 countries worldwide. Simon Freear explains “Josera manufacturers in its own factory and have done so for over 75 years – so have complete control over ingredients, supply and production, recipe development and final product. The range of recipes for all pets at different life stages and dietary needs is perfect.” Recent introductions include the Josera Mini range which has products for all life stages to suit dogs from puppy to senior citizen. The mini sized kibble is easy for little mouths to manage and the food helps to prevent the build-up of tooth tartar from day one. Fatty acids help to establish a glossy coat and healthy skin while duck, salmon and natural herbs create irresistible flavour. Cereal can cause itching and allergies in some dogs – but is an ingredient in many pet foods. MiniDeluxe is a tasty cereal-free mix of lamb, vegetables such as sweet potato, herbs and fruits. For senior citizens, Josera offers grain-free MiniVita which has a carefully measured mineral content to protect the kidneys, liver and other internal organs. As with all Josera recipes, the Mini range foods are very nutrient-dense ensuring daily feed rations are very low and extremely well digested and assimilated thus reducing the quantity and improving the consistency of the poos. n Social Media @petfootprint www.petfootprint.co.uk
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Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330
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David M3 mths
Pip M4 mths
John M1-2
Mia F1-2
Dot M3 mths
Duke M4 mths
I am looking for my loving forever home with some hens for me to be friends with.
I am looking for my loving forever home with some hens for me to be friends with.
John is looking for his forever home with some hens for him to be friends with.
She will also need her home alone building up slowly.
They are quite the nosey bunch and have been known to take food straight from the hand.
They absolutely love digging in hay, shredded paper, sand, gnawing new cardboard boxes!
www.greenacresrescue.org.uk
Cockerels
Jemima F6
Rats
Lenny M4
Beau M
Ace M3
Reggie M2
Izzy F
We always have many cockerels looking for good homes.
Jemima would need to be kept as a single goat as she has always lived alone and doesn't mix well with others.
We have various rats that we are looking to find good homes for.
He is very motivated by treats and likes to partake in interactive food games.
Beau needs a patient and understanding home that will work with him and show him he doesnt need to be scared of life.
He’s a funny, happy and friendly lad that needs an active home.
He’s super friendly and LOVES to play. Good with other dogs but would would need to keep up with his energy.
Izzy is a small jack russell with a huge personality that shines through.
Buggle & Friends M
Cecil M & Jeanie F
Chaplin M1
Chuck Norris M
Dewey M
Cecil and Jeanie are a man and wife looking for a new home together.
He is looking for a new home, ideally with a few hens to keep him company.
Looking for a home that will be very spacious and secure with a few hens.
Dewey is looking for a spacious home with plenty of room to wander around.
Scottish SSPCA
www.scottishspca.org
Anderson M
Bruce M1
Buckbeak M
We think he would enjoy some female company in a nice secure home!
Looking for a home where he would have a flock of chickens to call his own.
He be happy sharing his home with a few female feathered friends for company.
National Animal Welfare Trust
We would love for these budgies to go to a new home.
www.nawt.org.uk
Ducks
Monday M and his hens
Molly May F2
Wallace M
Zebra Finches
Cherry F6-11 mths
We have a group of male call ducks available for rehoming.
Monday is a young handsome bantam cockerel who is looking for a home with his three ladies.
I am looking for an adult only home with minimal visitors and no visiting children.
I love to search around in the dirt for bugs and to explore my surroundings.
We are a group of Zebra Finches who came to the centre as our owners could no longer keep us.
I'm the cheeky Cherry and what a girl I am - there's nothing that you can't love about me!
Coco Chanel F6-7
Elle F10-12 mths
Oscar Wilde M6
Foxy Brown F6-7
Hey! ‘Coco Chanel’ here, a sporty, casual chic girl.
If you’re lucky I’ll give you a little Whippet dance and spin!
A warm heart and kind soul who loves travelling.
I get my inspiration from Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Lil Kim.
Leicester Animal Aid
Chief Hopper M1 My job is to ensure my new owner is cared for.
www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk
Bobby Charlton M3 Bath time is a favourite of mine.
Harold Bishop M7 Favourite past times include, relaxing in my comfy bed.
Sir Ralph Lauren M5 I may not be the richest man.
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Supplying the UK with high-quality wild bird food and bird seed We are a family run wild bird food and wild bird seed supplier based in rural Lincolnshire. We supply only the finest quality products. SUITABLE FOR ALL YEAR ROUN D FEEDING FROM BIRD TABLES
Ground feed mix Our orginal ground feed mixture that's so adored by Robins, Blackbirds, Song Thrushes and all other ground feeding birds. Suitable for all year round feeding. Either scattetered on the floor or placed on a table or ground feeder. Contains no wheat. £32.20/25kg
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Small blanched, split peanuts (skins removed). Extra rich in both protein and oils, thus making an excellent and essential food for all year feeding. Peanuts are suitable and liked by most species of birds, and have long been the most popular of wild bird feeds. All our peanuts are certified as nil detectable signs of aflatoxin. £42.99/25kg
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Wadars Animal Rescue
Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330
www.dogmatic.org.uk Oakwood Dog Rescue
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Rosie F5 mths
Daisy F5 mths
Badger M3
Frankie F5
Woody M18 mths
Lily F11
She should settle with other family pets and is good with children too.
She should settle with other family pets and has been used to children in the family home.
Loves to play, we are looking for an experienced owner who can help train this lovable hooligan!
She can be quite boisterous, so we are looking for an adultonly home, or one with older children.
Whilst he is great with other dogs, for the time being Woody needs to be walked on a lead.
Has recently been used to an indoor home. She enjoys a game with her toys every now and again!
www.oakwooddogrescue.co.uk
Freddie M2
Alf M3
Yogi M2
Buddy M2
Jax M4
Eli M2
Charlie M2
Winston M3
Not good with children. Not good with dogs. Untested with cats.
A family that will offer me unconditional love and show me what real security is for the first time.
Can be homed with children 10+, can be homed with a female dog only. He is OK with cats in the home.
I prefer the company of other calm dogs but I do look forward to walks and getting out of the kennels.
Can be homed with children 5+. Can be homed with a female dog only. He is OK with cats in the home.
Can be homed with children 10+. Can be homed with a female dog only. Untested with cats.
I'm a sweet boy that just wants love, I could live with a female dog and would love an adult only home!
Can be homed with children 10+. Can be homed with a female dog only. Untested with cats.
Danaher Animal Home
www.danaheranimalhome.org.uk
Terrence M
Sata 15125
Brie 15052
Luna 15044
Sweep 15088
Sue 15087
Scruffy 15066
Gil 15124
I love playing with tennis balls and sausages.
I am very affectionate and enjoy sitting by your side relaxing.
I used to be nervous and shy but I am beginning to enjoy a fuss.
Unfortunately I was abandoned but I am super friendly.
I lost my previous owner and found myself homeless.
I’m a homely girl, I like to be indoors, I can be timid.
I like to sit and watch the world go by.
I’m very intelligent and love having a go at agility.
Pixie F2
Freddie M3
Scruff M5-6 mths
Mia F3-4
Can be a little timid but soon shows her exhuberant personality, she is such a character!
Enjoys his walks with his tail constantly wagging. Off in the play pen, he loves to zoom about!
He will certainly need an active home and we would advise enrolling him in to puppy training.
Loves to be fussed and cuddled, in fact the more cuddles the better. She will need further training.
Forest Dog Rescue
www.forest-dog-rescue.org.uk
July F5-6
Alfie M18 mths
She loves everyone she meets specially when cuddles and kisses are up for grabs!
My name is Alfie and I am new to the centre so am currently being assessed for my new home.
The Kit Wilson Trust
Moana F12
Rosie F14 mths
I am looking for a A typical active home with other Collie, she loves to confident dog/s. I am be out - her number very nervous around one favourite thing is new people. tennis balls!
www.kitwilsontrust.org.uk
Tara F8
Hutch M11
Jed M8
Brindy F7
Rocky M8
Molly F5
Woody M2-3
Nell F14 mths
She is very loving with people that she knows.
Needs a strong owner as he does pull on the lead.
He is such a big baby, magnificently large at over 50kgs.
Brilliant with people but can be selective with other dogs.
He would live with a female of a similar size.
Very loyal and loving with her family and with other people.
He gets on great with other dogs but does love to hunt.
A fun addition to a family looking for an active dog.
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French Bulldog Saviours We at French Bulldog Saviours are here to help educate people on the French bulldog breed as well as rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs in need. We are a self-funded charity and raise funds through fund raising and events throughout the UK. We rely on volunteers helping and supporting French Bulldog Saviours as without you we couldn’t do what we do. We believe that if a dog can live a good quality of life it should be allowed to regardless of cost. It doesn’t matter to us is there is an ocean between us, if we can help… we will.
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Bath Bunny and Guinea Rescue
Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330
www.dogmatic.org.uk
Gingerbread M11 mths He’s always lived on his own but like most rabbits they thrive with company of their own kind.
Essex Guinea Pig, Rat and Rabbit Rescue
Beau F3
Maggie F1
Molly F7 mths
George M1 & Millie F10 mths
Beau does need regular trims as she can get a mucky back end, due to the longer fur.
Maggie can be a little food and hutch territorial, so therefore she’s not suitable for a home with young children.
Molly is quite destructive as she literally bit away most of the wire mesh on her hutch at her previous home.
This pair aren’t suitable with children. Both are hutch and food territorial. They would suit a large free range set up as Millie can be quite destructive with her accommodation. Please don’t be put off by both being territorial as they are both such characters.
Mia F5
Bubbles M3
www.egprr.org
Skye F6-7 mths
Minnie F2
Caesar M1
Rubble M1
Sky is a white with fawn mini lion head girl aged 6-7 months. Very friendly and in very good health.
Minnie is a stunning orange girl with extraordinary white face markings. Can be homed with a neutered boy bunny for company.
Very friendly big boy. Very loving. Can be homed with a neutered female bunny for company.
Super friendly. Very loving. Can be homedwith a neutered female bunny for company.
National Animal Welfare Trust
Beautiful fawn harleStunning fawn lion quin dwarf lop. Very head boy aged 3. A bit loving. Can be homed grumpy. Requires an with a neutered experienced owner. bunny for company.
Whisky F
Polar M1
Peanut M8 mths
Polar can live indoors or outdoors as long as he has plenty of space to hop around and explore.
Peanut loves running on his wheel, exploring new places and climbing.
Snowflake F4
Thumper M3
Snowflake is an agouti and white dutch cross girl aged 4.
Absolutely stunning orange large lop boy who craves fuss!
Last Chance Animal Rescue
www.nawt.org.uk
She loves exploring and getting involved in everything you are doing.
Pawz for Thought
www.bathbunnyrescue.co.uk
www.lastchanceanimalrescue.co.uk
Benji M5 & Butterscotch F5
Finn M18mths & Rey F2-3
We are looking for a home with adults or families who have children aged 5.
They have always been house rabbits, so are looking to be kept as house rabbits.
Bueno M2
Bing F2
Rainy F1
He’s has never had a stable home so is looking for loving family home. Loves munching on his food and veggies.
Looking for a home with a large hutch and a large run so she can enjoy the sunshine. Very lovely rabbit.
Rainy is a lovely rabbit but could do with more handling. Loves sitting in the sunshine enjoying her veggies.
Jackson & George M
www.pawzforthought.org
Caramel M4 mths
Dustin M3
Caramel is friendly and cheeky and loves to see what you are up to.
Dustin came to us after being found stray so we know very little about him.
Barnaby M4 mths
Toffee M
He is a lovely rabbit Toffee is a lovely lop who likes strokes and who was found as a is super relaxed, as stray bunny. Toffe is a you can see. calm boy and he likes a stroke.
Ella F
Badger M
Chomp M
She is a little overweight so could do with losing some weight but we think with plenty of space to run around.
Can you offer Badger a loving new home? All he wants is a girl bun to call his own.
Although Chomp is tiny he is very very active and needs a spacious cage. Chomp is fab and very entertaining.
A lovely pair of boars. They are friendly and are looking for a lovely knee to sit on.
Tiny Paws MCR
Yorkshires Rabbit Retreat
www.tinypawsmcr.org.uk
www.yorkshiresrabbitretreat.weebly.com
Sammy M19 mths
Dandelion & Budock M10 mths
Aside from his baldness, Sammy is a happy and active little guy who enjoys burrowing in deep bedding and running on a wheel.
With patience and suitable treats, they should become less shy over time. Due to how timid they are, they are only suitable for adult adopters.
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Wendy F10 mths, Ziggy M2 mths & Arya F2 mths They will require a cage with a minimum of 80x50cm. With tunnels and wheels.
Bertie M18 mths He loves his veggies and hay, and will wheek to let you know when it’s time for his dinner!
Tod & Copper M1
Maud F2 &
These 2 brothers are Beatrix F11 mths looking for a home They will need plenty together after joining of room as this will us with their dad. also help with They were basically their confidence. unwanted bunnies.
Remus M2 He will be looking for the perfect bun wife to share his life with!
www.rescueandanimalcare.com
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See the Light Border Collie Light Catcher (£11.95).
A Zak the Collie Dog Infant T-shirt Part of our Zak the Collie Dog® range. These Unisex Zak the Collie Dog Infant T-shirts come in pink and blue and are available in 2 different sizes, 3-6 months and 12-18 months. £11.00.
Schmackos Pedigree 20 X Multi flavours.
Tasty Bites Pedigree Tasty bites chew slice, beef flavour.
Border Collie Cushions Pick from either a Border Collie or Border Collie Puppies, with a patterned back. £19.99.
A Refillable Zak the Collie Dog Mug Funky bowl Ancol Fusion Stainless Steel Dog Design Dish, 21 cm Diameter, Lime/Grey. Also available in pink. £8.75
The #Zakrefillablemug is made in the UK and comes in four colours, green, purple, orange and pink. £9.50.
Waggy Wiper The Border Collie Sticker It fits to the car rear window and the tail is fitted to the wiper. Also comes with a I support BCTGB sticker. £9.99.
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Labrador Lifeline Trust www.labrador-lifeline.com
Sarah Cee Tea towels Waffle tea towels with Labrador embroidery of your choice. £6.00
Bespoke Biscuit Jar from Wagtastic These biscuit jars are unique and made to order. These come in two sizes small 1 litre @ £6.99 and large 2 litre at £11.99. The large jars have ribbon round the neck.
Sarah Cee Canvas Bag Dog Walking Bumbag The perfect solution for everyday walks or dog training. £14.95.
Dog Bowl in wooden stand Prevents the bowl from sliding over the floor. £19.99
Long handled tote bag. Can be embroidered with a Labrador of your choice and any text. £15.00.
Pack your holiday essentials with Greyhounds in Need www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk
Black Travel Wallet Travel Wallet - perfect for the organised traveller. £16.00.
Embroidered Paw Print Cap
Canvas Deck Bag Perfect for those long summer days out and the beach. £17.00.
Organiser Waistpack Organiser Waistpack printed with a cute galgo design. Adjustable webbing belt with clip fastener. £16.00.
Luggage Tag Stylish Luggage tag featuring a fun greyhound design. £2.00
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Pet Products
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De stress products, shampoo and conditioners WITH 250ML BOTTLE
Luxury Bandana Calming Kit In stressful situations, simply spray Pet Remedy a couple of times on bandana. Available in 4 sizes. Pet Remedy will donate £5 to DOTS Dogs on the Streets for every bandana sold on www.petremedy.co.uk
Pet Calming Spray A new and natural way of tackling dog anxiety and stress in all pets and animals. £18.50. Visit www.petremedy.co.uk
Battery operated atomiser Suitable for all mammals showing signs of stress including cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, and horses. Visit www.petremedy.co.uk
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Use the eco-friendly wipe in the same way as you would with the calming spray by gentle rubbing around muzzle, under chin and top of chest of your pet (including horses!). £6.50. Visit www.petremedy.co.uk
DogWash Natural Oatmeal Pet Shampoo Effectively Soothes Irritations, Moisturises and Improves Skin, Repairs Damaged Hair, Neutralises Odours and Freshens. Available at www.peachydog.co.uk
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DogBalm Natural Soothing Balm DogBalm is a Protective Barrier Balm, Soothes Skin Irritations that Cause Excessive Licking, Chewing & Scratching, Moisturises & Rejuvenates Skin, Leaves Skin Calm & Comfortable, Handy Size 0.5oz. Available at www.peachydog.co.uk
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DogFresh Is an amazing 5-in-1 oatmeal and baking soda spray made with all natural ingredients. It can be used on dogs and cats, and is gentle enough for puppies and kittens. Buy DogFresh on Amazon.co.uk or at www.peachydog.co.uk
PeachyDog Complete Skincare Pack Buy the PeachyDog Complete Skincare pack includes all 3 PeachyDog skincare products and provides you with a small saving. The pack includes: DogWash, DogFresh and DogBalm Available at www.peachydog.co.uk
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Animal H ealth Company www.animal-health.co.uk
Defence 7
Isotonic Rehydration Powder Replaces essential salts and minerals lost through dehydration & heat stress.
A broad spectrum, DEFRA approved disinfectant, suitable for kennels, stables and all animal quarters. Dilution of 1:100 so a little goes a long way.
The Lady & The Stud Makes a special dog very special with a unique fragrance specially formulated for canines.
Scoopy-Do This rich super expanding foam has a very pleasant fragrance which, when sprayed over the faeces, masks the unpleasant odours and makes it safer to pick up and dispose of properly.
NeutraHaze Designer Fragrance Spray Just a few light sprays will eliminate odours leaving a fresh, welcoming fragrance. Can be used on bedding, sofas, clothes, carpets etc.
Can be used on all types of flooring and bedding Coop Zone Sprinkle onto the floor immediately after cleaning or apply directly to the bedding.
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Odor-Kill Odor-Kill is a very powerful deodoriser, known for its ability to kill even the strongest smells! Economical, wonderful fragrance and so many uses! Just dilute as required & spray, mop or even put into your carpet cleaner to not only mask the smell but kill the odour.
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An ideal summer product NoWheeze NoWheeze can help to ease the discomfort associated with 'coughing' and generally aid in soothing the airways.
Westcotts Dog Food with HyperCoat Prime and Westcotts Puppy Food with HyperCoat Prime This hypo-allergenic dog food is specially developed to provide a complete balanced diet.
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We are delighted to announce our recent award nominated by our customers. Check out our website to see our complete range of natural dog perfumes, colognes, shampoos and moisturising paw balms. Free sample with every order.
We are delighted to announce our recent award nominated by our customers. Check out our website www.petperfume.co.uk to see our complete range of natural dog perfumes, colognes, shampoos and moisturising paw balms. FREE SAMPLE WITH EVERY ORDER
Choose your favourite dog cologne from our award winning range of over 60 fragrances. Every scent is available in four bottle sizes and in a moisturising paw balm.
KEEP YOUR POOCH SMELLING FAB! This organic dog shampoo with argan and coconut oil is from the Jo MaBone collection. This scrub is lightly fragranced with pomegranate.
DOG LOVER GIFT IDEAS 10ml Dog Perfume or Cologne in a glass bottle with a fine mist atomiser our range of fragrances have been created using only natural and organic ingredients. Our 10ml bottles are the perfect gift for dog lovers.
Our Limited Edition dog perfumes and colognes are now available in a stylish 50ml frosted glass perfume bottles with silver lids. Designer fragrances combined with natural and organic ingredients make them the ideal gifts for dog lovers.
We have just expanded our JO MABONE range of fragrances. They now include pomegranate Noir, Orange Blossom, English Pear and Freesia, Grapefruit and Lemongrass, Red Roses and Blackwoof. A little goes a long way as every fragrance has been created to be kind and long lasting.me is ideal as a gift for any dog lover.
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Naylor Agility www.nayloragility.co.uk
Naylor Specialist Plastics manufacture a range of high quality dog agility tunnels. Our dog agility tunnels are handmade using heavy duty Fire Resistant PVC materials, making them extremely hardwearing, robust and easy to wipe clean. Please see our information brochure and price list on our website or Contact us on 01709 872574 or nayloragility@naylor.co.uk to discuss your dog tunnel requirements.
Standard strap Comes as a one piece with turned back pockets each end and Velcro fastening (can be filled with sand or water bottles).
Adjustable Wedge strap Two piece with Velcro on each half to adjust the length with wedge pockets for securing under the tunnel and carrying handles.
The Naylor dog agility tunnels are available in ten standard colours MORE COLOURS AVAILABLE ONLINE
We manufacture to order to ensure your exact requirement is supplied considering your specific colours. See our new online shop at www.nayloragility.co.uk
Tunnels concertina down for easy storage
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Food Products
Bentley’s Dog Food Tel: 01206 251941
Turmeric Cookies These grain free cookies have a WHOPPING 10% Turmeric content, a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant aiding in joint mobility, digestion and pain relief for arthritic conditions. Trace of black pepper is present to accelerate the effects of the active ingredient curcumin. https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/high-content-turmeric-whitefishcookies-by-bentleys/
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Bentley’s 15kg Bentley’s Taste of the Ocean is the UK’s first complete dry food with over 80% animal ingredient. Grain free, hypoallergenic and high in protein, Bentley’s closely resembles a dog’s natural diet. Perfect for skin and coat condition, mobility, dental care and dogs with allergies. https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/be ntleys-a-taste-of-the-ocean/
Bentley’s 1.5kg Bentley’s Taste of the Ocean is the UK’s first complete dry food with over 80% animal ingredient. Grain free, hypoallergenic and high in protein, Bentley’s closely resembles a dog’s natural diet. This 1.5kg bag is a great trial size to get you started. https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/bentleys-a-taste-ofthe-ocean/
White Fish Jerky Minis
White Fish Jerky Rolls Jerky Rolls are perfect for larger breeds but even the smallest of dogs can enjoy crunching these! White Fish Jerky treats are essential for teeth cleaning, whilst being extremely low in fat. Only 1 ingredient – Dried White Fish Skin. Grain free and hypoallergenic. https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk /product/white-fish-jerkyrollers-by-bentleys/
White Fish Jerky ROLLS
These small cubes are extremely low in fat and only 1 ingredient – Dried White Fish Skin. You can hear the teeth being cleaned with every crunch from your dog. Grain free, hypoallergenic and great as a reward treat for good behaviour! https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/white -fish-jerky-minis-by-bentleys/
TASTY WHITE FISH & POTATO DELICIOUS CHICKEN The product can be fed dry or moistened with water or gravy to the consistency that your dog prefers. Visit www.autarkyfoods.com
Tasty White Fish & Potato is a high protein grain free dog food, made with freshly prepared fish and carbohydrate-rich potato and sweet potato. Visit www.autarkyfoods.com
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White Fish Jerky Fingers
White Fish Jerky Twists An amazing teeth cleaning treat most popular for larger breeds. White Fish Jerky only has 1 ingredient – Dried White Fish Skin. A low fat, grain free healthy treat perfect to keep your dog occupied after a long walk! Easily digested and recommended by veterinary professionals! https://bentleysdogfood.co.u k/product/white-fish-jerkytwisters-by-bentleys/
White Fish Jerky Fingers are essential treats for your dog’s dental care and teeth cleaning. Extremely low in fat and only 1 ingredient – Dried White Fish Skin. There are no healthier teeth cleaning treats than White Fish Jerky by Bentley’s! https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/w hite-fish-jerky-chunky-fingers-by-bentleys/
Salmon Cookies 90% Salmon & 10% Potato! Full of natural omega oils aiding in skin and coat condition. Great for dental care and dogs with allergies. Easily digested and made only from fresh fish - these crunchy cookies will go down a treat! https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/grain-free-natural-salmon-potato-cookies-by-bentleys/
Red Fish Crunchers Containing only 1 ingredient – Dried Red Fish Skin! Extremely low in fat and healthy for your dog. Softer to crunch than White Fish Jerky makes these the perfect dental treat for older dogs or dogs with dental issues. Easily digested and grain free! https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/gr ain-free-red-fish-jerky-by-bentleys/
Eco Towel Dried Sprats Dried sprats are a fantastic raw source of protein. These pure whole dried fish make a great reward treat or for stimulating the mind hiding them around the garden. Full of natural omega oils, Dried Sprats are fantastic for improving skin and coat condition. https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/dried-sprats-by-bentleys/
Sourced by a Master Butcher Great British Dog Food Our dog foods contains the very best ingredients, as only a Master Butcher would know. They are specially selected and constantly tested by our team of nutritionists and quality control experts. www.salterspetfood.com
Pack of 3 revolutionary eco-friendly dog towels; re-usable and disposable! https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/en ki-disposable-ecofriendly-dog-towelspack-of-3/
Training Treats One of the healthiest Training Treats in the UK! 80% Steamed Salmon & Trout, 10% Potato & Sweet Potato. Perfect for obedience and agility training. Fill your pocket up with these grain free little fishes to make training fun and healthy. https://bentleysdogfood.co.uk/product/super-training-treats-by-bentleys/
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Keeping Cool and Comfy ClimaCOOL Self Cooling Dog Mat We all enjoy those warm summer days. However, an increased ambient temperature can cause discomfort for many dogs, as they’re unable to regulate their body temperature. (Medium – Large. ). £19.99. https://www.georgebarclay.co.uk/products/cl imacool-self-cooling-dog-mat-medium-large
Ashurst Sofa Bed The George Barclay, Ashurst sofa bed has been produced using the finest quality upholstery fabric. The bed utilises a soft woven fabric for the sleep area. Ash, Large - 120 x 75 x 27cm. £109.99. https://www.georgebarclay.co.uk/pr oducts/ashurst-sofa-bed-ash-large120-x-75-x-27cm
ClimaCOOL, Dog Cooling Jacket (Vest) We all enjoy those warm summer days. However, an increased ambient temperature can cause discomfort for many dogs, as they’re unable to regulate their body temperature. £24.99. https://www.georgebarclay.co.uk/products/climacool-dog-cooling-jacket
Hyde Orthopaedic Pillow Bed The George Barclay Hyde pillow style dog bed is a simplistic, yet effective dog bed design. The large plump sleep area helps dogs to settle in the centre of the memory foam particles. Espresso / Latte, Large 100 x 70cm. £29.99. https://www.georgebarclay.co.uk/products/hyde-orthopaedic-pillow-bed-espresso-latte-large-100-x70cm
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The Domain
A superb home or adventure playground for several cats, particularly when fitted out with lots of shelves, ramps and branches. Visit www.penthouseproducts.com
Do you like to celebrate your Dogs Birthday? Why not treat them to their very own personalised Birthday bag. These cotton bags contain a selection of dog toys and healthy treats, that's sure to keep them entertained. Makes an excellent gift. Visit www.bigpaws.co
Stop the dogs bowl sliding around the floor with the BIGPAWS.CO
Whether your dog prefers a soft toy, rope or a ball We have a great selection of KONG dog toys, from colourful Carnivals, Cozies, Knots Bears, SqueakAir Balls and Mega Ropes. We also have a selection of tougher toys for those chewers. Visit www.bigpaws.co
5-star rated wall mounted dog bowls, it can be fitted anywhere on the wall to suit each individual dog. Also great for older dogs with arthritis and breeds fed at height. Visit www.bigpaws.co
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Dog Poop bags for all bottoms!
Available on rolls or large quantity boxes these 100% biodegradable bags have over 175 5-star customer reviews, so you can sure of a quality bag. Visit www.bigpaws.co
FREE Dispenser when you buy two boxes on rolls.
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Saving Yorkshire’s Dogs
THE WALL MOUNTED DOG BOWL
SYD saves dogs that are vulnerable & at risk in the county of Yorkshire.We rehome them all over the uk. SYD Rescue is a volunteer led rescue charity that has a set of kennels in the Yorkshire Dales and fosterers in the local area. It takes in dogs from pounds, vets and the public. Once in the care of SYD Rescue, dogs are assessed, rehabilitated and rehomed with suitable families. Registered charity number 1167291
www.sydrescue.org.uk
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Limefitt Lodge
H O L I D A Y S
Dogs Stay Free!
Our Lodges are dog friendly and come with all the
comforts you would expect in a home away from home,
allowing you and your dogs to enjoy your holiday in style. The Lodges are based on Limefitt Park, which is in the stunning Troutbeck Valley, near Windermere.
www.limefittlodgeholidays.co.uk Tel: +44 843 289 0478
Mob: +44 788 443 8624
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